Understanding Refeeding Syndrome diagnosis, treatment, and prevention is crucial for healthcare professionals. This resource provides information on Refeeding Syndrome ICD-10 code (E87.1), clinical manifestations, electrolyte abnormalities (hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia), and monitoring guidelines. Learn about the pathophysiology of Refeeding Syndrome, risk factors in malnutrition, and best practices for safe refeeding, including nutritional support and laboratory testing. Improve your clinical documentation and medical coding accuracy with this comprehensive guide for clinicians managing patients at risk of Refeeding Syndrome.
Also known as
Disorders of fluid, electrolyte
Includes electrolyte and fluid imbalances like refeeding syndrome.
Malnutrition
Severe protein-calorie malnutrition predisposing to refeeding syndrome.
Malnutrition
Includes various forms of undernutrition increasing refeeding risk.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the patient experiencing refeeding syndrome?
Yes
Is it due to a specified condition?
No
Do not code refeeding syndrome. Code the presenting diagnosis.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Metabolic shifts after refeeding |
Starvation-induced malnutrition |
Cachexia due to malignancy |
Coding refeeding syndrome without specifying the associated hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, or hypomagnesemia leads to underreporting severity and CC/MCC capture.
Failing to code underlying malnutrition or the precipitating condition causing the refeeding syndrome impacts accurate DRG assignment and quality metrics.
Insufficient documentation to support the diagnosis of refeeding syndrome can trigger audit denials and revenue loss. CDI review is crucial.
Patient presents with suspected Refeeding Syndrome, a potentially fatal complication of nutritional rehabilitation in malnourished individuals. Presenting complaints include [Document specific patient complaints, e.g., fatigue, weakness, confusion, shortness of breath, peripheral edema]. Patient history significant for [Document underlying cause of malnutrition, e.g., anorexia nervosa, chronic alcoholism, prolonged starvation, chemotherapy, major surgery]. Physical examination reveals [Document relevant physical findings, e.g., tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea, peripheral edema, altered mental status]. Laboratory findings demonstrate [Document electrolyte abnormalities including hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and thiamine deficiency]. Differential diagnosis includes [List relevant differential diagnoses, e.g., heart failure, sepsis, pneumonia, hepatic encephalopathy]. Based on clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and patient history, the diagnosis of Refeeding Syndrome is established. Treatment plan includes careful electrolyte monitoring, specifically phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium levels, along with thiamine supplementation. Nutritional support will be initiated cautiously with a gradual increase in caloric intake, following established Refeeding Syndrome guidelines to prevent further complications. Patient education provided on the risks of rapid refeeding and the importance of adherence to the prescribed nutritional plan. ICD-10 code E87.7 and related malnutrition codes will be applied. Continued monitoring for cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory distress, and neurological changes is warranted. Follow-up appointment scheduled to reassess electrolyte levels and adjust nutritional plan as needed.